View Full Version : Blown 5.4 S-trim
Matts94Z28
11-11-2009, 02:20 PM
Saaaay I was looking at a mustang that has a built 5.4 w/ a s-trim on 16lbs in it. What should I look for? I know nothing about these damn mod motors but the guy is offering me a straight up trade for my purple car... yeah I have alot of time, but not much money in my car as of now. If you guys know me, I am all about taking what I have an making something off of it. The Mustang is a 1998 and looks like it only needs paint, which isnt an issue. The car is said to have made 498/500+ throught a built 5-speed and an 8.8.
What should I look for to ensure this is something I even want to consider?
slowgreen99
11-11-2009, 02:35 PM
Matt, I looked at the add and it doesnt say anything about it being forged. Stock they have good cranks, but shitty rods and pistons. Im sure a L owner can chime in on their exact limits, but 500ish is probably pushing it.
BAD BOB
11-11-2009, 02:42 PM
Fuck that!!! get a VW
Matts94Z28
11-11-2009, 02:44 PM
This is what I was told VIA E-mail. He is sending me all the invoices, parts lists and dyno sheets tonight.
slowgreen99
11-11-2009, 02:46 PM
This is what I was told VIA E-mail. He is sending me all the invoices, parts lists and dyno sheets tonight.
aite...and that fox....NO. Its too simple/typical of every other.
DolSVT00
11-11-2009, 03:05 PM
aite...and that fox....NO. Its too simple/typical of every other.
if it's through a 5 speed (although I have no I dea why he would go through all the trouble of putting a 5 speed in when a t56 would have been better) It could have made 500 to the rear wheels on 16 lbs
Depending on what the 5.4 came out of it could have different compression ratio's , the Lightnings 5.4 had 8.5:1 and the N/A's were 9.0-9.5:1, they all had powdered metal rods good for throwing into the trash first chance you get, they all had forged pistons made by mahle they hold up pretty good unless you put a rod through them, most of them had forged kellogg cranks that were good to whatever power (over 1600hp) has been made to date (there were only a few that didn't have a forged crank)
500 is riding the line if the rods are stock, Lightning guys hit the wall at around 450 hp at the wheels through the auto that we have (around 550 at the crank), so with a manual , i'd say you could go a little further
LXtasy
11-11-2009, 03:24 PM
dont do it. invoices and dyno sheets doesnt mean you will get that. and what 5 spd is it? i would also inspect where the tq boxes mount on the car. but pass on it. sounds to good to be true
slowgreen99
11-11-2009, 03:24 PM
its a 2001 L motor, and a TKO so the tranny is better than a t56 biatch!
Matts94Z28
11-11-2009, 03:27 PM
http://www.mautofied.com/1998-Ford-Mustang-GT_Muscle-Cars/listing/100169531/
Dride76
11-11-2009, 03:41 PM
keep the Maro man
LStang
11-11-2009, 04:01 PM
GG
clubracergt1
11-11-2009, 06:29 PM
Listen to Hal. He got boned by the "built motor swap" claim before. And, little Chris (08Racecraft's brother/Morey's son) can tell you some things about a TKO 500. They don't hold up to abuse very well.
08 Racecraft
11-11-2009, 06:45 PM
Listen to Hal. He got boned by the "built motor swap" claim before. And, little Chris (08Racecraft's brother/Morey's son) can tell you some things about a TKO 500. They don't hold up to abuse very well.
I'm jimmy not Mike(91notch). Chris is my nephew.
91notch
11-11-2009, 06:52 PM
Shaun The tko i had in the cobra held up fine. I had a centerforce dfx puck clutch and launched at at 5000 with 28" slicks and a 200 shot.
oh and 08racecraft is jimmy. lol
Matt just make sure you are getting what is said and you'll be fine. If you want i'll come look at it with you to make sure everything is legit/ in good shape.
bwelch
11-11-2009, 07:03 PM
The windshield might leak also because of the 3 dents where the hood flew open and smack it. Even if though they put a new windshield in it. the channel the windshield sets in could be out of shape some causing a leak. I used to do auto glass and I have seen it happen before.
bwelch
11-11-2009, 07:05 PM
And the add says nothing about the engine having anything forged so unless I saw a reciept for forged rods I wouldn't do it.
chrisheltra
11-11-2009, 07:14 PM
And the add says nothing about the engine having anything forged so unless I saw a reciept for forged rods I wouldn't do it.
Anybody can get a receipt for forged rods. I got one right here, but I bought mine.
I would personally stick with the Camaro.
Illusions
11-11-2009, 07:26 PM
MOD MOTORS are EXPENSIVE to mod. stay with GM motors Ford rears.
DolSVT00
11-11-2009, 07:35 PM
01 lightning motor with 20k mikes sounds stock, and the tranny is a 3550?
bwelch
11-11-2009, 07:47 PM
The question you got to ask your self is, Why would he want to traded a blown 5.4 mustang for your lt1 camaro? I would rather have the camaro so I wasn't talking shit about your camaro. But why would someone put that time and money in their car and want to trade it for a car with less power.
Matts94Z28
11-11-2009, 07:57 PM
Yeaaah, I have decided against it. I looked into how much these things cost to mod and it's retarded! You lightening guys are nuts... It does look like a nice car though. Hell the only reason I put my cars on there was to see what people would offer.
I just need someoen to buy my red car for 13k and I will be set! 10k is what I am asking for anyone local if anyone is interested.
DolSVT00
11-11-2009, 08:46 PM
Yeaaah, I have decided against it. I looked into how much these things cost to mod and it's retarded! You lightening guys are nuts....
Try building one.........
08 Racecraft
11-11-2009, 09:22 PM
Yeaaah, I have decided against it. I looked into how much these things cost to mod and it's retarded! You lightening guys are nuts... It does look like a nice car though. Hell the only reason I put my cars on there was to see what people would offer.
I just need someoen to buy my red car for 13k and I will be set! 10k is what I am asking for anyone local if anyone is interested.welcome to the FORD world
slowgreen99
11-11-2009, 09:34 PM
MOD MOTORS are EXPENSIVE to mod. stay with GM motors Ford rears.
Are they really? Hmm, who woulda thunk it!? hahaha
clubracergt1
11-12-2009, 07:32 AM
Sorry, Jimmy. One of these days I will be able to keep everyones screen name straight.
1fastsvt
02-21-2010, 02:10 PM
mod motors make some serious power but they are expensive to build a built navi 4v 5.4 will knock off a 1000 hp and still be reliable. 650hp daily in the L
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